What is Chubby Cattle Chicago's health inspection score?

Chubby Cattle Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chubby Cattle Chicago last inspected?

Chubby Cattle Chicago was last inspected on August 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chubby Cattle Chicago have?

Chubby Cattle Chicago has 14 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chubby Cattle Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Chubby Cattle Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chubby Cattle Chicago serve?

Chubby Cattle Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chubby Cattle Chicago

Name: Chubby Cattle Chicago
Address: 2162 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 97

2162 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #27 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Aug 5, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (97/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

3 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Short Form Complaint4 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER, LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE TWO DOOR STAND ALONE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE TOILET ROOMS. ALSO FOUND AN OPENING IN THE FIRST LANDING OF TH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD ELEVATOR, AND ON THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER, LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE TWO DOOR STAND ALONE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE MAIN FLOOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE TOILET ROOMS. ALSO FOUND AN OPENING IN THE FIRST LANDING OF TH STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS IN SEASONING SHAKERS NOT LABELED ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LIDS ON THE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE SECOND FLOOR GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ELEVATE, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionNo Entry

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM, RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MEAT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 24

License InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM, RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MEAT PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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